The curfew came into effect on Saturday in Paris and in eight metropolises in France.
This new restriction taken to fight against the coronavirus pandemic will upset the evenings, but also complicate the lives of singles.
Report in the streets of Paris.
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Since Saturday and until December 1, it is no longer possible to go out after 9 p.m. in Paris, Lyon, Marseille or even Toulouse, which are particularly favorable times for meetings and other romantic dates.
This curfew could be a real headache for singles, so what do you do?
"I think there will be many embarrassing moments because of this curfew", anticipates Louis, met in Paris.
The one he dreads the most: the face-to-face, eye to eye, where, a few minutes before closing, it will be necessary to decide on the rest of the evening.
"We're going to ask ourselves the question at 8:30 p.m. of what we're doing: are we going to your place or my place? Are we leaving each other as good friends and that won't continue? There will be a while floating, ”he continues.
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Change the codes of the dredge?
These "express" appointments, however, can put off.
"In addition, if we go to his place, we have to stay until 6 am! So no," says Mathilde.
Then there is one option: creativity.
"I am a gentleman, we will have to adapt, know how to renew our conditions of seduction", Pierre suggests.
It would also be necessary to shake up the codes of flirting, and this change would be good, say Clara and her friend: "Nothing says that meetings must be in the evening around a drink. A coffee, a lunch, alcohol in less, it can change the rhythm of the meeting. It will be much wiser and serious ".
“Of course it's a good test for men, it will do them good for four weeks,” continues Manon.
The opportunity, continue these young women, to sort out the relationships of one night and those who will exceed the curfew.